What origin is the name Sosthenes?

Sosthenes comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Sosthenes a popular name?

Sosthenes is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Sosthenes?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Sosthenes — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Sosthenes

Q: Is Sosthenes a rare name?

Yes. Sosthenes does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Sosthenes

Sosthenes

Boy

hebrew

3 syllables

Sosthenes is a hebrew boy's name meaning "A Greek name meaning savior, strong, and powerful. It was the name of a ruler of the synagogue in Corinth.".

Parents who choose Sosthenes pick a boy name from the hebrew tradition, meaning "A Greek name meaning savior, strong, and powerful. It was the name of a ruler of the synagogue in Corinth.". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Greek name meaning savior, strong, and powerful. It was the name of a ruler of the synagogue in Corinth.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Sosthenes

Very rare in US records

What does Sosthenes mean?

Sosthenes is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "A Greek name meaning savior, strong, and powerful. It was the name of a ruler of the synagogue in Corinth.".

Is Sosthenes a rare name?

Yes. Sosthenes does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Sosthenes

Isabella Abigail Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Leah

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Sosthenes means "A Greek name meaning savior, strong, and powerful. It was the name of a ruler of the synagogue in Corinth." — these names share that spirit.